Kramer Electronics 6810HDxl User Manual

KRAMER ELECTRONIC S LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
68 10 HD xl
SDI/HD-SDI/3G Audio Embedder/De-embedder
P/N: 2900-000496 Rev 5
6810HDxl – Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
2.2 Safety Instructions 2
2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3
3 Overview 4
3.1 Defining the 6810HDxl SDI/HD-SDI/3G Audio Embedder/De-embedder 4
4 Connecting the 6810HDxl 6 5 Operating the 6810HDxl 8 6 Technical Specifications 9
Figures
Figure 1: 6810HDxl SDI/HD-SDI/3G Audio Embedder/De-embedder 5 Figure 2: Connecting the 6810HDxl SDI/HD-SDI/3G Audio Embedder/De-embedder 7
6810HDxl - Introduction
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1 Introduction

Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better!
Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers; GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters and GROUP 11: Sierra Products.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer 6810HDxl SDI/HD-SDI/3G Audio Embedder/De-embedder, which is ideal for the following typical applications:
Video broadcast studios for On-Air switching and signal routing Non-linear editing suites Video production studios, to connect various sources to acceptors
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6810HDxl - Getting Started
Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/product_downloads.asp to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).
This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.
Caution:
There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit
Warning:
Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall adapter that is provided with the unit
Warning:
Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing
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2 Getting Started

We recommend that you:
Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging
materials for possible future shipment
Review the contents of this user manual

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance

To achieve the best performance:
Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high-
performance, high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables)
Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely
influence signal quality
Position your Kramer 6810HDxl away from moisture, excessive sunlight and
dust

2.2 Safety Instructions

6810HDxl - Getting Started
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2.3 Recycling Kramer Products

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by requiring it to be collected and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive, Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country go to our recycling pages at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.
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6810HDxl - Overview

3 Overview

The Kramer 6810HDxl SDI/HD-SDI/3G Audio Embedder/De-embedder is a broadcast quality audio embedder and de-embedder (it embeds and de-embeds simultaneously) for serial digital video.
The 6810HDxl features:
A maximum data rate of 3Gpbs 1 SDI video and 4 AES/3id inputs 1 SDI video and 4 AES/3id outputs 1 looping video input Multi-standard operation: SDI (SMPTE 259M and SMPTE 344M), HD−SDI
(SMPTE 292M) and 3G HD−SDI (SMPTE 424M)
Group select buttons to choose the group to embed into or de-embed from
each channel pair
Kramer Equalization & reKlocking™ Technology that rebuilds the digital
signal to travel longer distances
Status indicators: audio group detect, embed/de-embed group select, and
SD/HD lock
5V DC power

3.1 Defining the 6810HDxl SDI/HD-SDI/3G Audio Embedder/De-embedder

This section defines the 6810HDxl.
6810HDxl - Overview
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Feature
Function
1
SD/HD LOCK LED
Illuminates green when an SD signal is detected or blue when an HD signal is detected
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AUDIO GROUP DETECT
LEDs
Illuminates when an audio group (1 to 4) is detected on the SDI input stream
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DE­EMBEDDER GROUP SELECT
Buttons
Press to select the audio group which is to be de­embedded into the given channels (OUT 1 and 2, OUT 3 and 4)
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7-segment LED
Displays the number of the audio group which is de­embedded into the given channels (OUT 1 and 2, OUT 3 and 4)
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EMBEDDER GROUP SELECT
Buttons
Press to select the audio group into which the given channels (IN 1 and 2, IN 3 and 4) will be embedded
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7-segment LED
Displays the audio group into which the given channels (IN 1 and 2, IN 3 and 4) are embedded
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SDI IN BNC Connector
Connects to the SDI source
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SDI LOOP BNC Connector
Connects to the input loop acceptor
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SDI OUT BNC Connector
Connects to the SDI acceptor
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AUDIO OUT FROM DE­EMBEDDER BNC
Connectors
Connects to the AES/3id audio acceptors (1 to 4)
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AUDIO IN TO EMBEDDER
BNC Connectors
Connects to the AES/3id audio sources (1 to 4)
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5V DC
+5V DC connector for powering the unit
Figure 1: 6810HDxl SDI/HD-SDI/3G Audio Embedder/De-embedder
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6810HDxl - Connecting the 6810HDxl
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your 6810HDxl. After connecting your 6810HDxl, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device.
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4 Connecting the 6810HDxl

To connect the 6810HDxl , as illustrated in the example in Figure 2, do the following:
1. Connect an SD/HD/3G HD-SDI source (such as, an HD/SD digital video player) to the SDI IN BNC connector.
2. Connect the SDI OUT BNC connector to an SDI and AES/id3 acceptor (such as, video broadcast equipment).
3. Connect an AES digital audio source (such as, DAT Player 4) to the AUDIO IN TO EMBEDDER 4 BNC connector (for channel 4).
4. Connect the AUDIO OUT TO DE-EMBEDDER BNC connector (for channel 1) to an AES digital audio acceptor (such as, DAT Recorder 1).
5. Connect the SDI LOOP BNC connector to an SDI acceptor (such as, an SDI display).
6. Connect the 5V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity (not shown in Figure 2).
6810HDxl - Connecting the 6810HDxl
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Figure 2: Connecting the 6810HDxl SDI/HD-SDI/3G Audio Embedder/De-embedder
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6810HDxl - Operating the 6810HDxl

5 Operating the 6810HDxl

To operate the 6810HDxl as an embedder:
1. Connect the audio sources to the AUDIO IN TO EMBEDDER connectors.
2. Choose the target group by pressing the EMBEDDER GROUP SELECT button. The display cycles through groups 1, 2, 3, 4, and –
The “–“ indicates that no group is chosen and the given channels are not
embedded.
If no audio is connected to the AES inputs, the display shows “–“.
3. The audio channels are embedded from the audio sources into the selected groups of the SDI data stream.
If audio was already embedded in the groups of the SDI stream, it is replaced by the audio embedded by the 6810HDxl.
To operate the 6810HDxl as a de-embedder:
1. Connect the AUDIO OUT TO DE-EMBEDDER connectors to the audio acceptors.
2. Choose the source group by pressing the DE-EMBEDDER GROUP SELECT button. The display cycles through groups 1, 2, 3, 4, and –. The “–“ indicates that no group is chosen and the given channels are muted.
You can scroll only the groups where audio is detected (as indicated by the Audio Group Detect LEDs)
3. The audio channels are de-embedded from the selected groups of the SDI data stream to the audio acceptors.
Note: You cannot de-embed the same group for two channels at the same time.
6810HDxl - Technical Specifications
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INPUTS:
1 SD/HD/3G HD−SDI with loop (SMPTE 259M, 344M, 292M, 424M), 4 AES/3id all on BNC connectors
OUTPUTS:
1 SD/HD/3G HD−SDI (SMPTE 259M, 344M, 292M, 424M), 4 AES/3id on BNC connectors
SAMPLE RATE CONVERSION:
48kHz
POWER CONSUMPTION:
5V DC, 1.04A
OPERATING TEMPERATURE:
0° to +40°C (32° to 104°F)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE:
-40° to +70°C (-40° to 158°F)
HUMIDITY:
10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing
DIMENSIONS
21.5cm x 16.3cm x 4.4cm (8.6" x 7" x 1.8") W, D, H
WEIGHT:
1.1kg (2.4lbs)
ACCESSORIES:
Power supply
OPTIONS:
RK-1 19” rack adapter
Specifications are subject to change without notice at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

6 Technical Specifications

For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found.
We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback.
Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.com
P/N:
2900-000496
Rev:
5
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SAFETY WARNIN G Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing
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